Science

Key stages 1 & 2

Body parts

Pupils will learn that animals and humans have similar body parts and know why the body parts vary. Pupils will be able to locate key body parts on humans and animals.

 Download the 'Body parts' lesson plan pack (ZIP - 7.01 MB).

Differences and variations

Pupils identify that there are differences between humans and then learn further about the differences between humans and animals.

 Download the 'Differences and variations' lesson pack (ZIP - 13.17 MB).

Growing and changing

 Pupils will learn about how animals and humans change in different ways as they grow.

 Download the 'Growing and changing' lesson pack (ZIP - 31.41 MB).

Excuse me, are you alive?

 Pupils will learn to identify a living organism as something that feeds, moves and uses it's senses.

 Download the 'Excuse me, are you alive?' lesson pack (ZIP - 90 MB).

Senses

 Pupils will learn about the senses of animals and humans and how some animals have extra senses that help them surviive.

 Download the 'Senses' lesson pack. (ZIP - 11.62 MB)

Moving

Pupils will learn about how different animals move.

 Download the 'Moving' lesson pack (ZIP - 4.57 MB)

Healthy Teeth

Pupils learn about different types of teeth and how teeth can can show us what food animals eat.

 Download the 'Healthy teeth' lesson pack (ZIP - 3.84 MB)

Key stage 1 & 2 - Needs of animals and humans, responsible pet care.

Pet Scientists

 The aim of this lesson is to introduce the basic need for all animals, including humans, to eat and exercise properly. It also encourages children to recognise their responsibilities when caring for a pet and to be able to recognise good and bad foods for animals.

Download the 'Pet scientists' lesson pack (ZIP - 3.07 MB).

Pet health

The aim of this lesson is to introduce some of the important similarities between humans and our pets and to ensure children recognise their responsibilities when caring for a pet.

 Download the 'Pet health' lesson pack (ZIP - 3.07 MB).

Key stage 3

Science in action

Find out about life as a vet! Designed to support QCA Schemes of Work Science KS3, Unit 9a: Investigating Scientific Questions, this resource enables pupils to gain an awareness of how the scientific principle is applied in a real working environment and the importance of assessing evidence correctly.

 Download the 'Science in action' lesson pack. (ZIP - 3.07 MB)